Vancouver takes next steps on Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report

January 19 2016

“Vancouver is proud to be a City of Reconciliation, and we are committed to strengthening our relationships between our indigenous and non-indigenous peoples,” said Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson.

We took further steps on our commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation, with Council approving to move forward on 41 actions as outlined by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

“Vancouver is proud to be a City of Reconciliation, and we are committed to strengthening our relationships between our indigenous and non-indigenous peoples,” said Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson. “We have come so far in recent years, but there is much more work to do. As Mayor, I am committed to ensuring Vancouver is a City of Reconciliation, one that values mutual understanding, respect, and empathy.”

Calls to action identified by staff

Following an in-depth review of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action report, staff identified:

27 calls to action that we can respond directly to

Which of the 94 calls to action that we have jurisdiction over and the ability to implement

Key themes

The 41 actions that can be addressed fall within three key themes at the City: